“Why are you keeping the Pegasus so close to the sea?”
“To avoid the possibility of missing the steamer if she’s on the water.”
Frank arose and went out on deck.
It was a clear, moonlit night, and every object below was plainly visible for a long way off.
Barney and Pomp were on duty.
At a short distance rose the coast of India.
Close under the lee Frank suddenly saw a dark, moving object and riveting his attention upon it intently he shouted:
“Barney, stop the Pegasus!”
“Yis, sor,” replied the Celt, obeying.
“I see a vessel without any lights.”